We're sad to say that our long-time Social Media Guru, Advertising Manager, Zoom Czar, & just our everyday catch-all, Melonie Zarzuela, is leaving us to pursue her new career in professional Netflix watcher & to fulfill her mid-midlife crisis goals. Her last day is, Fri Apr 30😥

We hope you enjoyed having access to session recordings over the last 30 days. Access to the recordings will close on 𝗙𝗿𝗶 𝗔𝗽𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗣𝗧 Just in case you need it, here's how to access our conference website: eventscribe.net//2021/CPRS/l…

It's #NationalAudubonDay! Go out today and find your nearest park bench and just watch the birds come and go.

For many, living in urban areas, access to nature is often concentrated in parks, green spaces, & potted plants. A study found the presence of planted trees on city streets correlated to the number of nearby inhabitants being prescribed antidepressants. bit.ly/3dsdaCL

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦! 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: buff.ly/3490s7P

𝙏𝙒𝙊 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝘿𝙔𝙉𝘼𝙈𝙄𝘾 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 & 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰 – 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 Register here: buff.ly/3tKihnG

For the past 50 years, 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe to join together in promoting awareness for the health of our environment. #EarthDay #ParksMakeLifeBetter!

“A growing body of science is demonstrating that spending time in nature — or even an urban park or garden — is good for us. But the grass isn’t green for everyone.” buff.ly/3uC7aNu

Join the National Park Service Youth Programs, The Corps Network, & the National Park Foundation Virtual Event - The Future of Conservation: Engaging the Next Generation of Public Land Leaders on 🌎 #EarthDay, Apr 22, 1pm EDT Register: bit.ly/NPSEarthDayEvent2021 #NationalParkWeek

#RecreateResponsibly Here’s a simple list which #RecreateResponsibly goes straight to the point by describing 9 things we learned about outdoors in 2020. Have you stopped to reflect on what you have learned about the outdoors in the past year? buff.ly/3gobn3R

Make sure to give a “high five” to everyone you meet today, because it’s 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 👋👋

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 begins on Saturday, celebrated from April 17 – 25 - get the details and learn more about which entrance fee-free days are remaining in 2021! buff.ly/32dNuUi

#WellnessWednesday It’s a great time to celebrate 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! A vegetable garden & a rich harvest may bring more than dinner. Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says gardening is good for your body and mind. medicalxpress.com/news/2020-…

Many Americans continue to find respite & self-care in the outdoors. The new 2021 Outdoor Industry Association report shares exclusive insights about Americans' engagement in outdoor activities amid COVID-19. Download full report here: buff.ly/3seQ4nx

NRPA is conducting a Job Analysis for the CPRP & CPRE programs. This analysis will review the core competencies for park & rec professionals & executives nationwide, shaping the CPRP & CPRE programs for the next 5 years. Go here for the survey! buff.ly/3mJ13Ez

Webinar On Demand - Bike Parking Standards & Installation Apr 12, 8am to Apr 16 at 11:59pm A fundamental approach to comprehensive bike parking standards, selecting right equipment, preparing the space, expertise to improve bike storage Register: playcore.com/events/webinar-…

Starting May 12, in this free, four-part presentation, participants will learn to take the steps necessary to improve the monetization of their parks and recreation activities and strengthen their community offerings. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: buff.ly/3sayC3D

#FunFactFriday The concept of a 7-day week is, believe it or not, designated through human creation & organization alone! It’s thought that Fridays only exist thanks to the intervention of the ancient Babylonians, who were fairly obsessed with the number 7. Happy Friday Folks!